Chapter 3: Ancient Israel



Chapter 3: Ancient Israel

Study Guide

1. The _____________ formed the basis for the laws of many nations.

2. The ________ is the weekly day of worship and rest.

3. Which king built a temple to God in Jerusalem?

4. The Torah and the history of the Jewish people are found in which book?

5. The ______________ cleansed the temple of Greek gods and this is celebrated annual during ______________.

6. Define exile.

7. Define monotheism.

8. ________ is the Chaldean king who exiled 10,000 Jews.

9. What are Jewish religious teachers called?

10. Who raised 12 sons whom became the 12 tribes of Israel?

11. What is the religion of the Jews named?

12. What was Samuel in relation to God?

13. Who translated the Hebrew Bible to Greek?

14. Why was Daniel thrown to lions?

15. In which kingdom is Jerusalem located?

16. What is Proverbs about?

17. Who defeated the Chaldeans?

18. Who drove the Romans out of Jerusalem?

19. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

20. Which king defeated the Persians to become ruler of Judah?

21. Who wrote Psalms?

22. The idea that law should apply to everyone equally is known as…

23. Where do Jews meet to worship and pray?

24. Who is the patriarch of Judaism and where did he come from?

25. Which of Jacob’s sons was sold into Egyptian slavery?

26. List the Ten Commandments.

27. Why did Abraham send his sons to Egypt?

28. What caused pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt?

29. What did the Israelites carry through the dessert, place in the temple, and is currently lost (unless you believe Ethiopian legend)?

30. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

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